Ohio Admin. Code 3745-570-120 - Requirements for large generators of infectious waste
(A)
A large generator of infectious waste shall comply with
the following:
(1)
Apply for and maintain a valid registration certificate
in accordance with rule 3745-570-125 of the Administrative
Code.
(2)
Handle and store infectious waste in accordance with
rule 3745-570-31 of the Administrative Code.
(3)
Segregate
infectious waste from other waste at the point of generation and at a minimum
place the infectious waste in containers labeled with the biohazard symbol
until rendered non-infectious.
(4)
Place sharp
infectious waste in a container labeled with the biohazard symbol and designed
to contain sharps.
(5)
Not compact or grind infectious waste until after the
waste has been treated in accordance with rule 3745-570-201 of the
Administrative Code.
(6)
Ensure that all infectious waste is treated to render
the infectious waste non-infectious prior to disposal in accordance with either
of the following:
(a)
At a treatment facility owned or operated by the
generator using any of the methods, techniques, or practices prescribed in rule
3745-570-201 of the Administrative Code.
(b)
Off the premises
where generated at any of the following facilities:
(i)
An infectious
waste treatment facility licensed in accordance with division (B) of section
3734.05 of the Revised
Code.
(ii)
A facility in another state operating in compliance
with applicable state and federal laws.
(c)
At a facility
that holds a license or renewal of a license to operate a crematory facility
issued under Chapter 4717. of the Revised Code and a permit issued under
Chapter 3704. of the Revised Code to the extent that the treatment of those
wastes is consistent with that permit and its terms and
conditions.
(7)
Ensure that all infectious waste treated on site that
is transported off the premises where generated is accompanied by a disposal
paper in accordance with rule 3745-570-130 of the Administrative
Code.
(B)
Upon written
request, a large generator shall provide information regarding the following to
persons with whom the generator has entered into an arrangement to treat the
infectious waste or dispose of the treated infectious waste:
(1)
The major
components of the infectious waste.
(2)
Any method of
treatment employed by the generator to render the infectious waste
non-infectious.
(3)
The generator's system for distinguishing between waste
containers that contain treated and untreated infectious waste.
Replaces: 3745-27-30
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3734.021
Rule Amplifies: 3734.01, 3734.021, 3734.03, 3734.05
Prior Effective Dates: 05/01/1990, 12/01/1997, 03/01/2013
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